We’re Philtronics, an electronic manufacturer based in the beautiful Hirwaun, Aberdare. We are ambitious, with a vision to manufacture products to the highest quality in a safe and secure environment so our customers always receive exemplary goods. Our roots may be in Wales, but we work in global markets, which makes for a fast paced yet exciting working environment.
We have always ensured to encourage local talent and invest in Welsh communities. Our history span 20 years, and in that time, we have helped develop the skills and experience of several apprentices, leading to full-time employment with us.
A common misconception is that the next step after school is either college, university or full-time employment. However, some of these options might not suit a person’s learning style or lifestyle. This is where an apprenticeship may be the best option.
An apprenticeship is a paid job where an apprentice learns valuable skills and gains industry insight, becoming more aware of the world of work. Apprenticeship schemes create the perfect balance between hands-on experience and classroom learning with either a college, university or training provider. At the end of the apprenticeship, an apprentice will be recognised with a full qualification.
To ensure as many students as possible can join Philtronics, we support several apprenticeship opportunities, including Network75 and Merthyr College’s Aspire programme.
It’s important to us that young people have equal opportunities to learn, both in and outside of the classroom, and be fairly rewarded for doing so. That’s why our apprentices are always fully funded while working with us.
For example:
“We have seen time and time again the positive impact a fully funded apprenticeship has on a young person’s career progression. A fully funded apprenticeship allows student to gain hands on experiences in a real working environment and develop their skills and confidence, something a university degree cannot always guarantee.”
– Simon Pritchard, CEO
We have supported a number of apprentices over the past several years; let’s meet some of them now:
Will – Network75 Apprentice
Meet Will Lewis; Will joined Philtronics in 2021 as part of the Network75 programme with the University of South Wales. Now halfway through the five-year course, Will splits his time between two days at university and three days here at Philtronics, and once completed, he will have a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
“I’m grateful to Philtronics, I could have gone to a company and been met with the attitude: ‘Don’t bother giving the apprentice anything important to do.’”
Read Will’s full Staff Spotlight.
Lucas – Aspire Apprentice
Meet Lucas Evans; Lucas initially joined Philtronics as an apprentice in June 2021 and is now fully qualified. During his time at Philtronics, Lucas has solidified his position within the company and with the team due to his ability to learn quickly and solve problems efficiently.
“The team taught me all the basic elements of electrical engineering before I actually went into college, so I began my course with a solid understanding, which was really beneficial.”
Read Lucas’ full Staff Spotlight.
Stuart – Product Supervisor
Meet Stuart Keay: Stuart joined the team in 2018 as a Production Operator after gaining a BTEC in Engineering. Six years on, Stuart’s quick thinking, eye for detail, and organisation skills saw him develop into a Production Supervisor and a vital member of the Philtronics team.
“I applied for my role because I saw it as the next natural next step to advance my career and skills. It was important for me to achieve this goal within a busy and fast paced working environment to push myself and my abilities.
When I joined back in 2018 and even now, Philtronics has been invested in supporting employees to grow and develop their careers, creating jobs for life.”
Read Stuart’s full Staff Spotlight.
Whether a student is undecided about university, college, or full-time employment, we support several apprenticeship schemes that will lead to a life-long career here at Philtronics.
To find out more about our apprenticeship options, please get in touch at jobs@philtronicsltd.co.uk, we’re happy to answer any questions students may have about our apprenticeships.
Students can also find out more information about our apprenticeships from:
To find out more about us, visit our About page.
Philtronics Solutions was formed in 2018 and is the sister company to Philtronics Limited. Philtronics Solutions is a technology development company that offers smart innovation, from concept to delivery. We offer electronic and firmware design services through to design for manufacturing. Philtronics Solutions is committed to developing and supporting sport in Wales.
